Stephen Hunt has given Reading a transfer window headache by refusing to rule out leaving the club for Sunderland.

Black Cats boss Roy Keane remains a big admirer of the Irishman, who netted twice on Saturday in the Berkshire club's 2-2 FA Cup third round draw at Spurs.

Keane angered Royals boss Steve Coppell last week by making a bid for Hunt public.

But the midfielder himself admitted he is not certain to stay at the Madejski if he cannot agree terms on a new deal.

Hunt said: "I told the club what I thought about that Sunderland's £2.5million bid and that will remain private. I'll just keep going and see what happens.

"The club knows my situation and how I feel and we'll see what materialises. It's entirely up to Reading.

"Sunderland is a big club and Roy's doing a great job there. But I'm here, Reading know my situation and I'll give my best for them, that's all I can do."

Meanwhile, Coppell has confirmed Mirror Sport's exclusive last week that striker Leroy Lita begged NOT to play against Spurs as he was worried that being cup-tied would affect his chances of a move away from the club.

Portsmouth, Fulham, and Derby are all interested in the striker but Coppell, who rejected Lita's request, said: "He just feels that he is not getting an opportunity and he did say he would perhaps prefer not to play.

"I said to him: 'You play for us and we pay your wages. You have a commitment to this club'. He showed his professionalism."